The following statement was released by a Harford County Public Schools communication manager:

“With input and review from administrators and curriculum specialists, an activity has been planned for March 14 at 10:00 a.m. to provide HCPS students with an opportunity to express their emotions surrounding the recent shooting in Parkland, Florida. The activity is to take place inside the school building instead of condoning students walking out of the school building. The activity will take place in classrooms and will be directed by teachers. The activity will culminate with a moment of silence to honor the memory of those students and adults killed in the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.”